Zesco United’s Caf Champions League opponents Al Ahly of Egypt have been dealt a blow with the unavailability of veteran midfielder Mohamed Aboutreika.
Aboutreika will miss Sunday evenings second round, return leg clash in Cairo due to injury.
According to Filgoal.com, Aboutreika has failed to recover from a calf injury he sustained in an Egyptian top-flight match last Sunday.
The two-time Caf African Player of the Year nominee had a subdued first leg match against Zesco played on April 23 in Ndola that ended 0-0.
Winner this weekend’s return leg tie will advance to the Caf Champions League group stage in July.
The loser will be relegated to the Caf Confederation Cup pre-group stage that kicks off in three weeks time.
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Improved chances of winning. Lets go Zesikolo!